Memphis Grizzlies: 5 takeaways from outstanding come-from-behind Game 3 win vs Wolves

No 2. Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. just can’t stop fouling

The Grizzlies big man is averaging 24 minutes in this series, which is unfortunate. He’s one of the most talented players in the series, but he can’t stay out of foul trouble.

He had 6 points, 7 rebounds, 2 blocks and 5 fouls in Game 3. He made poor decisions on defense on numerous occasions.

Many of his fouls came from reaching in at the ball, not from trying to block shots. Jackson has to figure out the balance between allowing the offense to get an easy basket vs committing a foul.

Jaren’s fouls are much more valuable than giving up an easy two-point basket to the Wolves.

Jaren has committed 14 fouls in this series and can’t seem to stay on the floor for more than four or five minutes at a time.

No 1. Desmond Bane is the sole reason the Grizzlies ever had a chance

Thanks to a three-point barrage in the second quarter, Desmond Bane gave the Grizzlies the initial bump in confidence to win this game.

He finished with 5 made threes in the first half and added two more in the second half.

In 40 minutes in Game 3, Bane logged 26 points (7-15 from 3PT), 6 rebounds and 2 assists.

Bane couldn’t have found his stroke at a better time. He’s a big reason why the Grizzlies got some of their swagger back in the middle of the game.